50 episodes
The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast The Perimenopausal Mamas Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
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4.8 • 11 Ratings
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Welcome to the Perimenopausal Mamas podcast! This is a podcast for hormonal mamas who want to reclaim their own natural state of health to thrive and raise healthy kids.
We are two Naturopathic Doctors and moms to toddlers. Dr. Lisa Weeks, ND, practices in Toronto and has a son named Stuart. Dr. Toni Reid, ND, birth doula and HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator practices in Calgary and has a daughter named Frankie.
We are perimenopausal mamas!
Our Mission (should you choose to accept it):
Educate you on your hormones and empower you to take control of your own (and your kids’) health.
Share our own tips, tricks and useful tools as perimenopausal moms and Naturopathic Doctors.
Provide cutting-edge info from experts in the health and parenting worlds.
We want to keep things simple, inspire you, and add some fun into your day, without any judgement or overwhelm.
So, what is perimenopause all about?
Perimenopause is the transition period you can experience for years (and years!) before your period stops and you reach menopause. You can start to have symptoms as early as your late 30’s or early 40’s.
You may be perimenopausal if you are:
Noticing that your periods are changing
Getting night sweats, especially leading up to your period
Having difficulty sleeping
Noticing that your libido, energy and enjoyment in life are lacking
Snapping at your partner and kids
Becoming more forgetful and suffer from brain fog
Seeing your weight creep up for no good reason
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out and alone
In this podcast, we will:
Help to uncover the truth about hormonal imbalances that cause troublesome perimenopausal symptoms.
Educate you on and how to make simple lifestyle and nutritional changes to restore balance (and help get you back to being the parent you want to be).
Share our weekly “mom mess-ups”, “super mom moments” and “mom must-haves” (since one of our key survival skills is to laugh at ourselves, even when times are tough).
Pass on our knowledge of nutrition and lifestyle counselling (as Naturopathic Doctors) to help raise healthy kids.
Discuss our experiences (and those of other moms who are experts in their own rights) so we can all work on figuring out the challenge of parenting together.
Not a mom yet...or not plan on becoming one?
No problem!
You can still listen and learn more about your hormones and health.
Even rockstar perimenopausal aunties might be interested in our conversations about relationships, tips about parenting, picky eaters, and more.
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Episode 233: How Dr. Toni is Embracing Aging AND Holding on to Youth
In this solo episode, Dr. Toni shares her thoughts on aging and the healthy behaviours she maintains to support graceful aging.
Listen to Episode 232 for Dr. Lisa’s thoughts on aging
In this episode, we cover
* 3 aspects of aging - looking, feeling and acting your age
* Some research on aging you may find surprising
* The role of inflammation, sugar, alcohol, food, herbs and sleep have on your aging process
* The importance of physical, mental and emotional health on aging
* One thing from Episode 27 on skin health that Dr. Toni does almost every day to support healthy aging
Today’s Mama Must-Have:
Dr. Toni is a big fan of nature walks, ideally in the morning, and feels lucky to have many urban nature settings within minutes of her home.
Thanks for listening!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.
You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you. -
How Dr. Lisa is Embracing the Aging Process and Why Community is Key for a Long and Healthy Life
In this solo episode, Dr. Lisa shares some of the changes she is noticing to her body and brain as she ages. She shares how shifts in her mindset and lifestyle have helped her feel better as she gets older, along with the importance of community and connection to support a healthy and long life.
Thanks for listening!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.
You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you. -
Episode 231: Four Questions to Change Your Thoughts and Beliefs: The Work of Byron Katie
In this solo episode, Dr. Toni shares a simple exercise to easily shift stressful thoughts in everyday situations. It’s very normal to feel angry, hurt, confused or disappointed by different circumstances and people in our lives. Getting stuck in those feelings can lead to unnecessary stress and suffering. The Work was created by Byron Katie and outlined in her book Loving What Is. This powerful process of self-inquiry consists of 4 questions and a turnaround examining a stressful thought and looking at it with different perspectives.
In today’s episode, we cover:
* What are the 4 questions of The Work
* An example of how you can use the 4 questions and turnaround of The Work
* How you can access downloadable worksheets to use The Work at https://thework.com/
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Toni is a big fan of wet sock treatment to support her immune system, especially when Frankie has a cold.
Thanks for listening!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.
You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you. -
Episode 230: The Benefits of Hormetic Stress: Why Getting Out Of Your Comfort Zone is Good For Your Health
In this solo episode, Dr. Lisa shares how intentionally exposing yourself to acute, planned stressors, such as cold water or certain breathing exercises, can lead to stress resilience and help slow the aging process. Have you been living in your comfort zone for too long? It may be time to challenge your mind and body to reap the benefits, not only mentally, but also physically.
This episode is a follow up to Episode 226: How Dr. Lisa Presses The “Easy Button” to Prevent Burnout
In today’s episode, we cover:
* What is hormetic stress and why you want to get uncomfortable intentionally
* The science behind hormetic stress
* Examples of hormetic stress you can easily use on a regular basis
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Lisa is a big fan of a good fiction book and loves Ruth Ware books including the It Girl and Girl in Cabin 10
What’s Happening?
Join Dr. Toni online to learn more about self-hypnosis to support your health and hormones in 2024. Click Here and use the code MAMA2024 for a special deal.
Thanks for listening!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.
You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer: The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you. -
Episode 229 - Top Mama Must-Haves From The First 100 Episodes (Re-Release)
In this re-released episode, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni review their favourite “Mama Must-Have” recommendations from the past 100 episodes. These tips and products make their lives easier and are great ways for you and your family to stay healthy and happy. They include our favourite foods, drinks, books, essential oils, body care products, apps and more! Treat yourself this Mother's Day or use these ideas and add to your wish list for the future.
In this episode, we cover:
* Hella Hydrating Facial Serum with rosehips and hyaluronic acid from Joyous Health
* Shared on Episode 78 with Joy McCarthy
* Can use with cool Jade roller
* Essential oils
* Shared on Episode 93 with Barbara Rempel
* Lavender in bath and diluted in fractionated coconut oil on bottoms of feet to relax kids at night
* Grapefruit, lemon, wild orange for reducing stress and increasing energy
* Peppermint topically for muscle tension
* Eucalyptus or easy air in steam inhalations or shower, diluted topically on bottoms of feet and chest
* Insight timer app, Ten Percent Happier app – Ted Lasso and Taming Anxiety challenges
* 10 minute Path to Presence Meditation
* Shared on Episode 95 with Fran Watson – download for free her
* Bullet journal for stress reduction
* Shared on Episode 11 with Nicole North
* Our favourite supplements include:
* Magnesium – for more info, see Episode 83
* Vitamin D – for more info, see Episode 97
* Ashwagandha, melatonin, passionflower, GABA, 5-HTP, mitochondrial antioxidants like MitoAMP
* Zonli weighted blanket, sleep mask, Soundscreen white noise machine for sleep support
* Shared on Episode 73
* Hydrotherapy – cold showers and wet sock treatment for energy, immune and circulation support
* Designs for Health Paleo protein powder with almond or oat milk for sugar free hot chocolate
* Shared on Episode 57 with Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed -
Episode 228 - Menstrual Cycle Awareness and Cyclical Living: Tap Into Your Hormonal and Moon Rhythms (Re-Release)
In today’s episode re-release from 2021, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Toni talk about menstrual cycle awareness. Did you know that there are different times of the month that are more suited for you to be productive, be social, do analytical work, do a presentation or to rest? Your energy can fluctuate in relation to the moon cycle and your menstrual cycle. Cyclical living can be used to maximize your productivity, efficiency and success at work and at home throughout the month.
If you don’t have a regular menstrual cycle right now, you can follow the moon’s cycles.
In today’s episode, we cover:
* Recent research looking at how the full moon can impact your sleep and menstrual cycle
* How the US Women’s soccer team were using menstrual cycle awareness to maximize nutrition, training, rest and recovery, resulting in their second World Cup win
* The similarities between moon phases and menstrual cycle phases
* How changes in your hormones and moon phases can impact your mood and energy
Today’s Mama Must Have:
Dr. Lisa enjoys having someone else make food and getting it delivered with Uber Eats, Door Dash and Skip the Dishes.Dr. Toni enjoys the peek into psychedelic psychotherapy, the Wim Hof Method of breathing and cold plunges and orgasm workshop on Netflix’s the goop lab with Gwyneth Paltrow
Thanks for listening!
Email us or connect with us on Facebook and Instagram.
We’d love you to subscribe, leave us a review and a 5-star rating if you enjoyed this episode.
You can also support us by visiting our Patreon page.
Please tell your perimenopausal mama friends about us, too!
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
Disclaimer:The information provided is not meant to replace treatment with a licensed health care practitioner. It is for informational purposes only. Consult with a Naturopathic Doctor or other licensed health care professional to determine which treatments are safe for you.
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